Liza Cavazos Killed and Santiago Tapia Seriously Injured in Edinburg Pedestrian Accident on Owassa Road

Edinburg, Texas (September 8, 2020) – A teenager was killed, and another was seriously injured in a pedestrian accident Sunday night in Edinburg, according to a local news source.

The deadly accident happened around 10:00 p.m., September 6, on Owassa Road between Tower Road and Val Verde.

According to the report, Maricella Escobar, 37, of Edinburg, was driving a blue 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe at a high rate of speed when she struck Liza Cavazos, 15, of Edinburg and Santiago Tapia, 14, of Donna. She also hit a dog.

Escobar continued driving westbound but was later found and arrested.

Cavazos was pronounced dead at the scene.

Tapia was taken to DHR Health in Edinburg with serious injuries.

Escobar admitted to having consumed alcoholic beverages before the crash. She was booked at the Hidalgo County Jail for intoxication manslaughter, intoxication assault, failure to stop and render aid (resulting in death) and failure to stop and render aid (resulting in serious bodily injury).  

The DPS is investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Liza Cavazos. We also wish Santiago Tapia a quick recovery.

“When a person has suffered a grave personal injury in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, the most overwhelming emotion they feel is a sense of injustice. They often ask how such a life-altering event could have happened to them,” attorney Joel A. Gordon said. “The next question usually is, who can help me?” Mr. Gordon added.

A legal advocate can represent an injury victim or the family of a deceased victim. The attorney will file a claim on behalf of the victim and will have the responsibility of citing existing codes, laws or statues which were violated.

To speak with an attorney, Click to call: 281-943-5555.